Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever: Preview, Prediction and Odds | 2024 WNBA Season (Sept. 15)
The Dallas Wings head to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Fever in one of six WNBA regular season games slated for Sunday. This will be the third encounter between the teams this season, with each side claiming one victory.
Dallas secured a 101-93 win at home in their first clash on July 17, while Indiana responded with a 100-93 triumph in Arlington in the second meeting.
Overall, the two teams have battled against each other in 72 regular season games, with the Fever holding a 37-35 advantage.
Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever: Preview, Prediction and Odds
The WNBA regular season game between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever is slated to be played on Sept. 15 (Sunday) at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT).
The live telecast will be available on the MeTV Indianapolis and Bally Sports Southwest Extra while the WNBA League Pass will stream the game live.
Moneyline: Dallas Wings (+205) vs Indiana Fever (-360)
Spread: Dallas Wings (+8.5) vs Indiana Fever (-8.5)
Total over/under: Dallas Wings (o183.5-110) vs Indiana Fever (u183.5-110)
Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever: Preview
The Dallas Wings have two games left in the season, but with their playoff hopes already dashed and the team is now playing for pride. Sitting 11th in the league and fifth in the Western Conference with a 9-29 record, Dallas has struggled overall but has shown offensive firepower since the Olympic break.
The Wings rank fourth in scoring, averaging 83.6 points per game. Arike Ogunbowale leads the charge with 22.1 points per game, while the return of Satou Sabally has provided a significant boost. The Germany international is contributing 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals in 12 games, making a noticeable impact on the court in the second half of the season.
In contrast, the Indiana Fever came out strong after the Olympic break, only to see their momentum halted by back-to-back losses to the defending champions the Las Vegas Aces.
Currently ranked sixth in the league and third in the Eastern Conference with a 19-19 record, the Fever have one of the top offenses in the league, averaging 84.2 points per game with a league-best 45.0% shooting from the field. Kelsey Mitchell leads the team with 19.3 points per game, closely followed by rookie standout Caitlin Clark, who averages 19.1 points per game.
Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever: Predicted Starting Lineups:
Dallas Wings: Maddy Siegrist, Satou Sabally, Teaira McCowan, Arike Ogunbowale and Jacy Sheldon.
Indiana Fever: Lexie Hull, Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, NaLyssa Smith and Aliyah Boston.
Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever: Prediction
The matchup between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever promises to be a thriller, as both teams bring plenty of offensive firepower to the court.
Expect Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell to deliver standout performances once again and guide the Fever to their 20th win in a tightly contested game, with the victory margin likely being under five points.